Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) commemorates Mexico's victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Celebrate this occasion with a scrumptious spread of food from south of the border, including favorite Mexican recipes like salsa, quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, margaritas and more.

Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. They make a nice winter dessert served warm and topped with honey or sugar. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
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I got this recipe from a friend a few years ago. It's perfect for relaxed get-togethers. It's even better if you make it the night before and let the flavors steep. —Tracy Field, Bremerton, Washington
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I'm originally from Paraguay, and dulce de leche reminds me of where I came from. If you can't find it at your grocery store, try caramel ice cream topping instead. It tastes different, but this decadent dessert will still be amazing. —Sonia Lipham, Ranburne, Alabama
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